Why didn’t you tell me that 20 minutes ago when we started the interview? Technically, since you were talking to me on the record, I have every right to use your name.

But you’re such a pain in the neck, and you’ll probably raise such a stink after the story is printed along with your name, that I’d rather just not use your comments. Instead, I’ll simply make a mental note never to talk to you again. In other words, I’m blacklisting you.

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A lot of this has to do with the interviewee not being familiar with common journalistic practices. I can see how someone totally green in the ways of journalism can put their foot in their mouth when dealing with an experienced reporter.

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